Heavy rains cause significant flooding in parts of West Virginia
Aug 29, 2023 · In August 2022, flooding in Fayette and Kanawha counties damaged more than 100 homes, bridges and roads, disrupted drinking water systems and washed out part of a public service district’s sewage collection system serving a prison. In June 2016, 23 people died in flooding statewide.
West Virginia - FEMA.gov
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Historic flooding taking place on the New River - WVNS
Sep 29, 2024 · GLEN LYN, VA (WVNS) – There has been historic flooding in parts of southern West Virginia and into Virginia, including along the New River. Areas along the New River above the Bluestone Dam are experiencing significant flooding.
State of emergency declared in 2 West Virginia counties after …
Aug 15, 2022 · West Virginia's governor declared a state of emergency Monday in two counties after nearly a half-foot of rain resulted in flash flooding, prompting water rescues within the state.
High water causes problems from the coalfields to the Northern ...
Apr 12, 2024 · On I-64 in Charleston Thursday night, North Carolina Trucker Darell Williams had a windshield full of water. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A good portion of West Virginia saw heavy rainfall Thursday...
Helene remnants cause dramatic flooding at Harpers Ferry - wusa9.com
Oct 1, 2024 · HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Shenandoah River floodwaters forced the closure of schools in Page County, Virginia Tuesday and created a dramatic scene at Harpers Ferry in West Virginia, where the...
Flooding leads to state of emergency in five West Virginia counties
Aug 28, 2023 · Five West Virginia counties are under a state of emergency after heavy rain throughout the weekend and Monday morning caused “significant flooding,” damaging homes, bridges and roads. Gov. Jim Justice’s office issued the emergency declaration for Kanawha, Braxton, Calhoun, Clay and Roane counties.
State of emergency in West Virginia amid heavy flooding, water …
Aug 28, 2023 · Heavy rainfall over the weekend and throughout Monday has led to major flash floods in central West Virginia, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston. Local reports show...
Flooded Communities Face Uncertainty With More Rain On The Way - West ...
Aug 28, 2023 · Flooding throughout the day Monday caused significant damage to roads, houses and bridges in central and southern West Virginia. There have been no deaths reported so far due to flooding. Officials are still working to assess damage. Many houses were flooded, and some were washed away.
Kanawha County emergency officials answering numerous calls …
Apr 11, 2024 · CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Emergency officials in Kanawha County said they received numerous calls Thursday night during the flash flooding. A Flash Flood warning is in effect until 11:30 p.m. Thursday...